HamRadar vs EOTAK Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HamRadar
Instantly find and connect to amateur radio repeaters with a comprehensive database and an aircraft-style radar interface. View detailed information for over 62,000 active repeaters across all U.S. states, with offline access and Apple Watch complications.
- Offline repeater database
- Aircraft-style radar sweep
- Integrated compass
- Configurable scan range
- List view sorted by distance
- Apple Watch complications
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HamRadar makes finding and connecting to amateur radio repeaters a breeze. Instantly see nearby repeaters at a glance—online or offline. The app includes a database of over 62,000 active repeaters across all 50 U.S. states. Every listing provides: Callsign Frequency CTCSS/PL tone Distance & direction from your location HamRadar features an aircraft-style radar sweep animation with integrated compass bezel, configurable scan range up to 25 miles, list view sorted by distance, and Apple Watch complications showing nearby repeater count, frequency, tone, direction, and distance. Perfect for mobile operators, hikers, travelers, and anyone needing fast situational awareness of local repeater activity. Subscription & Free Trial Information HamRadar offers an optional HamRadar Annual Subscription, which unlocks full access after the trial period. Title: HamRadar Annual Subscription Length: 1 year (auto-renewing) Price: $9.99 per year Free Trial: Try all features at no cost during the trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will automatically begin unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial expires. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase (or after the trial ends if applicable). Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Terms By using HamRadar, you agree to our policies: Privacy Policy: https://www.gridbase.net/pages/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EOTAK Beacon
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EOTAK Beacon is a native emergency response application designed for tactical teams and first responders who need reliable, real-time location sharing integrated with the Team Aware Kit (TAK) ecosystem. Key Features: • Quick enrollment via QR code scanning • Real-time GPS heartbeat relay with customizable intervals • Seamless offline buffering and automatic replay when connectivity returns • Always-on background location support for continuous tracking • Intuitive operator controls for location permissions and session management • Secure, server-validated session handling
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EOTAK Beacon at none against HamRadar's 1. HamRadar's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HamRadar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. EOTAK Beacon asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HamRadar | EOTAK Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Knight | EOTAK LLC |
In-app purchases
HamRadar
- United States$9.991 Year
EOTAK Beacon
No in-app purchases
